Betty Tzeng
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Prince Harry’s Press Lawsuit Intensifies as U.S. Investigator Admits ‘Unlawful Stuff’
A U.S. private investigator known for decades in British tabloid circles has told the High Court that he carried out unlawful surveillance linked to coverage of Prince Harry, escalating a landmark lawsuit that challenges the practices of one of the U.K.'s most powerful newspaper groups. The testimony, delivered by 79-year-old Dan Portley-Hanks-known professionally as "Detective Danno"-adds a dramatic turn to claims that the press used illegal methods to obtain private information about public figures. 
A U.S. private investigator known for decades in British tabloid circles has told the High Court that he carried out unlawful surveillance linked to coverage of Prince Harry, escalating a landmark lawsuit that challenges the practices of one of the U.K.'s most powerful newspaper groups. The testimony, delivered by 79-year-old Dan Portley-Hanks-known professionally as "Detective Danno"-adds a dramatic turn to claims that the press used illegal methods to obtain private information about public figures. -
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Face PR Fallout After Kardashian Party Photos Dispute
A brief appearance by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at an exclusive Montecito birthday celebration has ignited an unusually public dispute with the Kardashian family, underscoring the fragility of the Sussexes' Hollywood strategy and the risks of operating inside celebrity ecosystems they do not control. What began as a coveted invitation to a private party hosted at a nearby estate quickly escalated into a test of narrative authority, timing and brand discipline. 
A brief appearance by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at an exclusive Montecito birthday celebration has ignited an unusually public dispute with the Kardashian family, underscoring the fragility of the Sussexes' Hollywood strategy and the risks of operating inside celebrity ecosystems they do not control. What began as a coveted invitation to a private party hosted at a nearby estate quickly escalated into a test of narrative authority, timing and brand discipline. -
Prince Andrew Faces New Epstein Allegation as Second Woman Claims Trafficking to UK
Prince Prince Andrew is confronting renewed scrutiny after a second woman alleged she was trafficked to Britain by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with the royal, an accusation that has intensified political and legal pressure on the former duke to cooperate with U.S. investigators. The claim, relayed by the woman's attorney, places the alleged encounter at Royal Lodge and has reopened questions about Andrew's past ties to Epstein. 
Prince Prince Andrew is confronting renewed scrutiny after a second woman alleged she was trafficked to Britain by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with the royal, an accusation that has intensified political and legal pressure on the former duke to cooperate with U.S. investigators. The claim, relayed by the woman's attorney, places the alleged encounter at Royal Lodge and has reopened questions about Andrew's past ties to Epstein. -
Ex Prince Andrew Faces Renewed U.S. Pressure as Epstein Files Trigger Fresh Calls for Testimony
Newly released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have intensified scrutiny of Prince Andrew, prompting renewed calls from U.K. and U.S. figures for the former royal to cooperate with American investigators. The disclosure-part of a legally mandated release by the U.S. Department of Justice-includes millions of pages of documents and images that again place Andrew's post-conviction contact with Epstein under a spotlight. Newly released records tied to Jeffrey Epstein have intensified scrutiny of Prince Andrew, prompting renewed calls from U.K. and U.S. figures for the former royal to cooperate with American investigators. The disclosure-part of a legally mandated release by the U.S. Department of Justice-includes millions of pages of documents and images that again place Andrew's post-conviction contact with Epstein under a spotlight. -
Meghan Markle Shifts Style Strategy as Royal Optics Tighten in Early 2026
Meghan Markle is recalibrating her public image through a notable shift in wardrobe that closely mirrors the visual language long associated with Princess Catherine, according to royal-watchers who track how clothing functions as power within the House of Windsor. The change comes as the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry re-enter a more hostile media environment in early 2026, following renewed legal battles in the U.K. and heightened attention on their role outside the monarchy. Meghan Markle is recalibrating her public image through a notable shift in wardrobe that closely mirrors the visual language long associated with Princess Catherine, according to royal-watchers who track how clothing functions as power within the House of Windsor. The change comes as the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry re-enter a more hostile media environment in early 2026, following renewed legal battles in the U.K. and heightened attention on their role outside the monarchy. -
Prince William Faces ‘Pipe Dream’ Reconciliation as Polls Show Sharp Royal Decline
Prince William's long-running estrangement from Prince Harry is emerging as more than a private family rupture, with a leading royal historian warning it could weaken the monarchy at a moment of eroding public support. Writing as the Prince of Wales prepares for an eventual accession, Dr. Tessa Dunlop argues that William's refusal to reconcile with his younger brother risks undermining the institution's ability to project unity, even as public backing-especially among young Britons-continues to fall. 
Prince William's long-running estrangement from Prince Harry is emerging as more than a private family rupture, with a leading royal historian warning it could weaken the monarchy at a moment of eroding public support. Writing as the Prince of Wales prepares for an eventual accession, Dr. Tessa Dunlop argues that William's refusal to reconcile with his younger brother risks undermining the institution's ability to project unity, even as public backing-especially among young Britons-continues to fall. -
Prince Andrew Pressured to Leave UK as Advisers Push Overseas Move to Shield Beatrice and Eugenie
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are facing intensified pressure from royal advisers to leave the United Kingdom entirely, as senior figures argue that relocating within Britain will no longer blunt the scrutiny surrounding the Duke of York. According to people familiar with internal discussions, a permanent move abroad is now being framed as the only credible reset for a couple whose presence continues to draw attention to unresolved controversies. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are facing intensified pressure from royal advisers to leave the United Kingdom entirely, as senior figures argue that relocating within Britain will no longer blunt the scrutiny surrounding the Duke of York. According to people familiar with internal discussions, a permanent move abroad is now being framed as the only credible reset for a couple whose presence continues to draw attention to unresolved controversies. -
Prince Harry Links Diana’s Angola Minefield Legacy to Okavango Conservation in New National Geographic Book
Prince Harry has renewed his public advocacy around Africa by tying environmental preservation in the Okavango Delta to the humanitarian legacy of his late mother, Princess Diana, in a foreword for a forthcoming National Geographic book. The Duke of Sussex's contribution appears in Okavango and the Source of Life: Exploring Africa's Lost Headwaters, by National Geographic explorer Steve Boyes, due for release on March 3, 2026, underscoring Harry's long-standing connection to the continent he has called his "second home." 
Prince Harry has renewed his public advocacy around Africa by tying environmental preservation in the Okavango Delta to the humanitarian legacy of his late mother, Princess Diana, in a foreword for a forthcoming National Geographic book. The Duke of Sussex's contribution appears in Okavango and the Source of Life: Exploring Africa's Lost Headwaters, by National Geographic explorer Steve Boyes, due for release on March 3, 2026, underscoring Harry's long-standing connection to the continent he has called his "second home." -
Meghan Markle Draws Scrutiny After Kardashian Birthday Photos Pulled Over Remembrance Day
Meghan Markle's standing in Hollywood social circles has come under renewed scrutiny after Kim Kardashian publicly addressed the deletion of photographs showing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party, an episode that unfolded against the backdrop of the United Kingdom's Remembrance Day. The incident, which surfaced again after Kim's podcast comments on Jan. 28, 2026, has reignited debate over celebrity optics, cultural sensitivity, and the limits of friendship in elite circles. 
Meghan Markle's standing in Hollywood social circles has come under renewed scrutiny after Kim Kardashian publicly addressed the deletion of photographs showing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party, an episode that unfolded against the backdrop of the United Kingdom's Remembrance Day. The incident, which surfaced again after Kim's podcast comments on Jan. 28, 2026, has reignited debate over celebrity optics, cultural sensitivity, and the limits of friendship in elite circles. -
King Charles Signals Reconciliation With Prince Harry After 2025 Cancer Update, Security Dispute Looms
King Charles III has moved to explore reconciliation with Prince Harry following a significant health update, according to reports that suggest the monarch is seeking to heal one of the most enduring rifts in the modern British monarchy. The outreach follows the King's Dec. 12, 2025, televised address, in which he delivered what he described as "good news" about his cancer treatment, saying it would be significantly reduced in 2026. 
King Charles III has moved to explore reconciliation with Prince Harry following a significant health update, according to reports that suggest the monarch is seeking to heal one of the most enduring rifts in the modern British monarchy. The outreach follows the King's Dec. 12, 2025, televised address, in which he delivered what he described as "good news" about his cancer treatment, saying it would be significantly reduced in 2026.
